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Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center

Jun 16 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Readers Theater Unlimited presents two readers theater plays @ Olympia Senior Center, stage room

Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Not My Cup of Tea A farce in which spinster daughters decide to do away with their elderly mother. Meanwhile mother decides it’s time to do away with her daughters.

So Great To See You! A comedy in which Carol and Roger have surprise guests from long ago. Find out how they handle this socially awkward (but common) situation.

Categories: Theater Performances

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

June Bloom @ The Barn Nursery

Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County (MGFTC) hosts the annual fundraiser with local gardening expert Marianne Binetti entertaining and informing with creative summer garden ideas.

Categories: Home and Garden

Civics 101: Federal Government @ Olympia Timberland Library

Jun 18 @ 6:30 pm

Values embedded in U.S. founding documents (Declaration of Independence, The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights); the “separation of powers” between the three branches of government; and constitutional provisions around citizenship and voting rights. Every participant will receive a “pocket Constitution” and have multiple opportunities to discuss their relationship with the federal government. Be sure to check out the next workshops in the Civics 101 series on state and local government, and then test your knowledge at Civics Trivia Night!

Categories: Education Local Government

The IN TEAM Business to Business Networking @ Ebony and Ivory Coffee House

Jun 19 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am

Our Mission – To connect businesses and people through intentional relationships. The IN TEAM is an Intentionally Networking membership based group that is focused on a culture of intentionally building relationships, community, connections, referring business, and helping each other personally and professionally.

We have no mandatory attendance requirements. Members who show up will have the most advantages to building their business. We are currently 200+ Members strong. We have joined forces with some of the best networkers around which will provide opportunities to intentionally connect, share, and ultimately helping increase the bottom line for all our members. You won’t want to miss it. It’s going to be AMAZING and unlike anything this area has ever seen!

Categories: Business Networking Events Tags: business networking

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Jun 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Lunch & Learn with Perkins Family Farms! @ Olympia Farmers Market

Jun 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Everyone loves oysters – they just might not know it yet. Ryan Perkins, founder of Perkins Family Farms, will lead guests through a delicious tasting of BBQ oysters along with a bit of an Oyster 101 (how-not-to-get-jabbed while shucking, different preparations, and recommended pairings).

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage

3rd Annual Juneteenth – Celebrating Belonging @ ASHHO Cultural Community Center

Jun 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us on Thursday, June 19th from 4PM to 7PM at the ASHHO Cultural Community Center for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration that honors belonging, culture, and community. This a FREE, family-friendly event that will feature:

Live Music
Delicious Soul-Food
Black Excellence Achievement Awards
Guided Art Session by Hearts for the Arts and Crafts

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library

Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Knitting Circle meets at Lacey Timberland Library every Friday 10:00 am until noon.

The group meets either in the Conference Room or inside the main part of the library on the left side over by windows.

Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other needlework project & meet other needle crafters for sharing tips, troubleshooting, & crafting companionship.

All skill levels welcome.

The Knitting Circle is not a class, lecture, meeting, etc, so arrive & depart whenever you want, meet more often inside the library, etc.

Do you no longer knit or crochet & have unwanted yarn, fiber, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, books, or magazines? Please consider giving them to us free of charge any Friday morning.

This event is not sponsored by Lacey Timberland Library.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #arts&crafts crochet knitting

LoveOly SummerFest @ Downtown Olympia

Jun 20 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get ready for a fun-filled kick-off to summer with LoveOly SummerFest 2025 in Downtown Olympia!

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back LoveOly SummerFest 2025! This fun, FREE, three-day street festival is set for June 20, 21 and 22 in Downtown Olympia. Enjoy live music, along with family-friendly activities, delicious food trucks, a Biergarten, and independent vendors.

With all this and more, LoveOly SummerFest is sure to have everything you need to start the summer off right!

The festival schedule begins Friday, June 20, with afternoon activities, including face painting, caricature artists, and a Makers Market. Saturday, June 21, includes a full day of entertainment. Head to the festival area for Super Smash Bros. competition brackets and main stage entertainment. Sunday, June 22, will bring the brunch vibes. Experience the Queens of Diva Drag Brunch — an incredible performance and the perfect way to wrap up a fun-filled festival weekend!

Weekend Hours

Friday, June 20: 3 pm- 9 pm: Biergarten, live music, games, buskers, makers market vendors, and more
Saturday, June 21: 11 am – 9 pm: Children’s entertainment powered by Hands On Children’s Museum, live music, Biergarten, buskers, Super Smash Bros. competition, and more. Chalk Art competition. Voting happens Saturday to Sunday. Thank you, Selden’s, our Chalk Art Contest sponsor!
Sunday, June 22: 11 am: Diva Drag Brunch. And Scherler Sundays host Markly Morrison welcomes Olympia surf-punk combo The Proffits perform at 12 pm, interspersed with personal stories of growing up in the local music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s, what’s different about Olympia music culture today, and what things will never change.
Pop-up options from local culinary favorites, Chicory, Dos Hermanos, Sofie’s Scoops, and more throughout the weekend!

The entertainment lineup includes amazing performances from local and regional musicians, including

Friday

Sarah Adams
Coven Dove
Seaside Tryst
Brittany Davis
LAKE
Little Lies

Saturday

The Rat Utopia Experiment
Sweet N’ Juicy
Beatrix Sky
Johnny Franco
Lovely Colours
Sera Cahoone
Horse Feathers
Glitterfox

Sunday

Diva Drag Brunch
The Proffits

LoveOly SummerFest 2025 will take place in Downtown Olympia at 5th Avenue and Washington Street.

For more information about the event, visit https://loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-summerfest/.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Understanding Hearing Loss: Tools, Tips, and Awareness @ Lacey Timberland Library

Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join hearing health advocates Heidi Crabtree and Carolyn Odio for a free community session on hearing loss. Learn to recognize signs, improve communication, and explore assistive tools that can help. See real devices up close and leave with practical tips. No registration needed. All are welcome

Categories: Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Swede Day Rochester’s Mid-Sommer Festival @ Swede Hall

Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm

The Rochester Citizens Group is delighted to announce the schedule for this year’s highly anticipated Swede Day Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Rochester. This annual festival promises a weekend filled with traditional Swedish culture, delicious food, and community fun. Highlights of the festival include the beloved Traditional Swedish Pancakes Breakfast, a Meatball Lunch, Strawberry Shortcake, the grand Swede Day Parade, and the festive Maypole Dance.

Friday June 20th

6:00PM-7:00PM Royalty Court Coronation with Strawberry Shortcake following the announcement of the 2025 Queen

7:00PM-10:00PM Royalty Court Coronation Ball $10.00 Entry

Saturday June 21st Highlights

7:00AM -9:00AM Swedish Pancake Breakfast $7.00 Adults $5.00 kids 12 and under

8:00AM-8:45 History of Swede Hall and Independence Valley, presentation by Dick Erickson

9:00AM-3:00PM Arts, Crafts and Food Vendors

11:00AM The 46th Annual Swede Day Rochester Mid-Sommer Festival Parade Sponsored by Umpqua Bank

Even a May Pole Dance in the Afternoon.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation

Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll @ Olympia Timberland Library

Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm

Northwest Rock & Roll’s historical highpoints are well documented—in the late 20th century, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and other grunge gods took the world by storm. Previously, Seattle’s Queensrÿche and Heart had ruled the heavy metal realm. And prior to that, The Wailers, The Kingsmen, Paul Revere and The Raiders, and The Sonics had all fueled local teen dances with garage-rock versions of the region’s signature song, “Louie Louie.”

Yet these iconic bands are only half the story. In this talk, join author Peter Blecha to discover the lesser-known but vitally important bands and scenes that laid the foundation for what was to come—finally connecting all the dots between the fabled Northwest era of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Hendrix, and the R&B-spiked roots of a distinct regional artform: the “Original Northwest Sound.”

Presenter Bio:
Peter Blecha (he/him) is the director of the Northwest Music Archives, an award-winning author, a founding curator at MoPop, and a longtime staff historian at HistoryLink.org. Blecha’s newest book, Stomp and Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll, draws on his deep knowledge as a leading expert on Pacific Northwest music history to chronicle both well-known and overlooked icons of the early Northwest Sound.

Categories: Adult Focused Events

Swede Day Rochester’s Mid-Sommer Festival @ Swede Hall

Jun 21 @ 7:00 am

The Rochester Citizens Group is delighted to announce the schedule for this year’s highly anticipated Swede Day Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Rochester. This annual festival promises a weekend filled with traditional Swedish culture, delicious food, and community fun. Highlights of the festival include the beloved Traditional Swedish Pancakes Breakfast, a Meatball Lunch, Strawberry Shortcake, the grand Swede Day Parade, and the festive Maypole Dance.

Friday June 20th

6:00PM-7:00PM Royalty Court Coronation with Strawberry Shortcake following the announcement of the 2025 Queen

7:00PM-10:00PM Royalty Court Coronation Ball $10.00 Entry

Saturday June 21st Highlights

7:00AM -9:00AM Swedish Pancake Breakfast $7.00 Adults $5.00 kids 12 and under

8:00AM-8:45 History of Swede Hall and Independence Valley, presentation by Dick Erickson

9:00AM-3:00PM Arts, Crafts and Food Vendors

11:00AM The 46th Annual Swede Day Rochester Mid-Sommer Festival Parade Sponsored by Umpqua Bank

Even a May Pole Dance in the Afternoon.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation

Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot

Jun 21 @ 9:00 am

The Lacey Joggernauts have been a Run & Walk club since 2018 hosted by an all volunteer group of awesome people. We meet outside the Thrive Community Fitness Center each week for a free 5K (3.1 miles) and/or 8K (5 miles) run/walk. Each we we go on a new route through the neighborhoods or on the Chehalis Trail. It is never a boring routine.

Our name, Joggernauts, says it all. You can Jog or Not (walk). We meet at 9am, sign in, and get ready to roll out. This group is open to the entire community no matter what your age or ability. Young, old, fit, not-so-fit, kids, dogs, and strollers are all welcome.

Once you join us for 10 times or more, you receive a free medal from the Lacey Joggernauts. How cool is that? Oh and we have some of the coolest shirts available for purchase as well. That’s how we pay for those free medals.

Our goal is to give the community a free option to add to their fitness routine. From beginner to more advanced participant, you are sure to find someone to walk with or help keep a steady pace with.

Just show up on Saturday mornings and get ready for some fun. Find us on Facebook as well. Search Groups for The Lacey Joggernauts and click join.

Categories: Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: #funrun fitness jog jogging running walking

The Third Saturday @ Black Lake Grange

Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Third Saturday is a company of women who adventure with God. We meet every third Saturday of the month to encourage each other and learn how to stand strong in our faith.

Categories: Women Focused Events

Family Fun Day @ Tenino City Park

Jun 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Family Fun Day (which is our community appreciation event) is shaping up to be a great day at Tenino City Park. We have bounce houses, a petting zoo, dunk tank, puppy adoption event, reptiles, stage music, and a WWII encampment and other history stuff, food trucks, coffee and treats, a Non-Profit fair, and a Vendor Fair. Youth under 18 get into the pool FREE with a paid adult. And we are still adding to this event! Mark your Calendars!!

Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Kids Outdoor Recreation

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